Are you trying to grow a pear tree but realized halfway through that it also needs pruning? Well, you’re not alone. Back when I grew my first tree (it was a kumquat tree), I too had no idea what pruning was and why it needed to be done. As a result of my ignorance, my…
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’re probably aware of how versatile baking soda is. From deep cleaning and removing teeth stains to making cakes fluffier, it’s incredibly effective and can be used in many areas of life. Believe it or not, baking soda even has its uses in the garden! And, today,…
So let me guess, you’re a beginner who’s somehow managed to grow an apple tree but are unsure about pruning and how to go about it. Well, worry not; I’ve got your back! I often see gardeners on the internet discussing growing processes, care routines, types of fertilizers, and more, but pruning is rarely mentioned….
Back when I was young, I noticed my gardener mom would always plant the same kind of vegetables in her backyard garden in April. I never got to ask her why she specifically chose April! Now I know it has to do with the warmer soil temperatures and milder weather that the month brings. If you’re…
If you’ve been following my work for some time now, you’ll know that I’m not the brightest when it comes to discovering gardening solutions. Most of what I know was passed down to me by my mom and the rest of it I learned through lots of trial and error. I first heard about companion…
March is generally believed to be the ideal planting time for most vegetables out there. That’s because this month usually brings an end to frosts, meaning one can plant seeds directly into the ground outdoors and grow them without hindrance from the cold. If you wish to make your garden more productive this March but…